Tillford Dam is an earth dam located in Bedford County, Tennessee, built in 1963. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 19 ft19 ft tall and 375 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Tillford Dam
The primary purpose of Tillford Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Day, Kenneth (private).
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 375 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 35 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1963, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 04/29/2022.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Bedford |
| Coordinates | 35.49722, -86.36806 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Day, Kenneth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 04/29/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN00309 |
| Federal ID | TN00309 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |